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Catholic Church in Ivory Coast
“Valiant scholar”: Ivorian Catholic Archbishop Eulogized as Devoted Servant, Teacher
The late Archbishop Marie-Daniel Dadiet, the second Local Ordinary of Korhogo Archdiocese in Ivory Coast, who died on Monday, October 2 aged 71 has been eulogized as “a valiant ecclesiastical scholar”, who served the people of God with devotion.
May Muhammed’s Birthday Strengthen Faith, Bring “infinite graces”: Ivorian Cardinal
May the Muslim commemoration of the Feast of Maouloud that marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed strengthen the faith of those who believe in Allah and bring with it His “infinite graces”, the Local Ordinary of Abidjan Archdiocese in Ivory Coast, Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, has implored.
Ivorian Catholic Institute Challenged to Help Achieve “people who think well of Africa”
The leadership of the Catholic University Institute of Abidjan (ICMA), a philosophical and theological training institution of higher learning in Ivory Coast, has been challenged to help fill the gap of Africans, who think well of their continent.
Ivorian Catholic Commission Urges Politicians to Campaign in “fraternal atmosphere”
Officials of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace (CEJP) in Ivory Coast are calling upon political candidates in the country’s municipal and regional elections to carry out their respective campaigns ahead of the September 2 polls in an atmosphere that fosters fraternity.
Catholic Schools in Ivory Coast Eulogize Former President as “a peacemaker, wise man”
The National Association of Catholic Schools (CCMECCI) in Ivory Coast has eulogized Henri Konan Bédié, the country’s former president who died on Tuesday, August 1, describing him as “a peacemaker and wise man.”
“Be a model for believers”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to New Bishop
The Archbishop of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, has encouraged the new Bishop of the West African country’s Katiola Diocese to “be a model for believers”, both by his expressions and actions.
Pope Francis Appoints Colombian-born Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Mauricio Rueda Beltza, a native of Colombia, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast, and assigned him the Titular See of Cingoli in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for “restraint, moderation” ahead of Local Elections
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are appealing for “restraint and moderation” amid tensions ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled for September 2.
Comboni Provincial Superior in DR Congo, Ivorian Priest, Appointed Bishops
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Lénard Ndjadi Ndjate who has been serving as the Provincial Superior of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the Auxiliary Bishop for Kisangani Archdiocese.
Former RECOWA Secretary General Appointed Bishop for Yamoussoukro Diocese, Ivory Coast
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Joseph Kacou Aka, the immediate former Secretary General of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA), as Bishop for Yamoussoukro Diocese in Ivory Coast.
Salesian Entity Highlights Medical Care Initiatives for Youth with HIV/AIDS in Africa
On the annual event of World AIDS Day marked December 1, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted initiatives providing medical care and social support for young people living with HIV/AIDS across the globe, including Africa.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Lebanon
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Paolo Borgia who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Lebanon.
Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese in Ivory Coast Appointed Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Parish Priest of St. Odilia Cathedral of Bondoukou Diocese, Fr. Alain Clément Amiezi, Bishop of Odienné Diocese in Ivory Coast.
Newly Elected RECOWA President Counting “on support of my brothers in the Episcopate”
The newly elected President of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA), has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he is counting on the support of his brother Bishops as he takes the helm of the body that brings together Catholic Bishops in 16 countries of West Africa.
Catholic Sister in Ivory Coast Working to Lift Spirit of Prisoners in Harsh Conditions
For 12 years, Sr. Monique Lorrain has been visiting Korhogo prison in the North of Ivory Coast twice a week, giving hope to inmates who she says are living in harsh conditions.
President of Ivory Coast Reaches Out to Vulnerable Persons “living this time of Lent”
The President of the Republic of Ivory Coast has donated food items to the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the country to help reach out to vulnerable persons in the West African nation described as those “living this time of Lent”.
